Renewable Electric Power Systems Linnaeus University

Overview

Electricity produced by renewable sources is one of today's main challenges, providing a solution for a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The master program in Renewable Electric Power Systems from Linnaeus University is based on electrical engineering with essential elements of renewable energy, power system analysis, power electronics, communication and automatic control.

Key Facts

You will gain a broad knowledge and a good overview of the entire field regarding electric power systems and renewable energy.

In many countries, the need for local electricity generation is high. Solar, wind, hydropower or bioenergy can be solutions for both electricity and energy supply, which can be selected and designed based on local conditions.

Often the electricity grid is also in great need of modernization. At present, it is a major challenge to be able to handle varying sources such as electricity from solar cells and wind turbines, both in terms of cable capacity and storage capacity. The smart grid is the solution where demand and generation can be matched by smart communication.

Career

The programme prepares you for a professional activity as a planner, consulting engineer or permit assessor in the private sector or public administration. You can also continue with a research career. If you already are a qualified engineer with a bachelor's degree, the programme will give you the opportunity to improve your skills.